Arsenal yet to explore partey swap deal because of lacazette team-mate

Arsenal have yet to explore the viability of a swap deal for Thomas Partey. Emirates Stadium bosses will struggle to meet the Atletico Madrid ace's release clause worth €50million

(£44.9m) so a player exchange has been mooted as an option. Arsenal are looking to sign Partey to strengthen Mikel Arteta's midfield but have issues within their own squad to resolve

before looking at incomings. The Gunners will head into the summer transfer window with question marks over the futures of their two main men - Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre

Lacazette. Aubameyang is about to enter the final year of his contract and concerns are emerging over the viability of an extension. Arteta is eager to retain the Gabonese hotshot's

services and will take part in talks to convince him to stay. KEY STORY: TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: CHELSEA TO ANNOUNCE WERNER, MAN UTD SANCHO TWIST, NEWCASTLE TAKEOVER A swap deal between

Lacazette and Partey has been mooted but _ESPN_ claim that has not been explored because of Arsenal's failure to make a decision on the Frenchman while Aubameyang's future is

uncertain. Arsenal have been hit by the financial ramifications of the coronavirus crisis. They are the only Premier League club to have agreed pay cuts rather than deferrals with the bulk

of their first-team squad. Arteta and co will have less money to spend in the upcoming transfer window so Aubameyang and Lacazette are eager to hear about the club's aims and vision.